Construction contractors often need to use powered mobile earthmoving equipment near powerlines and electrical assets. This handbook outlines the occupational health and safety (OHS) and electrical safety duties of contractors.
It explains:
how no go zones work, including when to use a spotter
how to manage safety near no go zones by developing a safe work method statement
what training a spotter needs such as knowledge of equipment and the hazards of working near overhead electrical assets
what training to provide all employees working near overhead electrical assets
